Kollam, India
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Government Medical College, Kollam, also known as Parippally Medical College, is the first government medical college in Kollam district, Kerala. Established in 2013 as ESIC Medical College under the Employees State Insurance Corporation, the institution was later taken over by the Government of Kerala in 2016. It was officially inaugurated as a government medical college by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on 14 August 2016.
***Interim fee for the session 2025-2026 and subject to change as per the guidelines of State Level Fee Determination Committee, Government of Kerala**.
Yes, GMC Kollam has a modern mortuary complex capable of conducting two autopsies at a time, and a fully functional forensic medicine department with expert staff.
Facilities include 10 modular operation theatres, ICU, mortuary complex, OP pharmacy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, laboratory services, medical library, laundry, CSSD, kitchen, and counseling section.
Yes, GMC Kollam provides separate hostels for male and female MBBS and PG students. The campus also includes quarters for doctors and staff, with mess, recreation, and study facilities.
Government Medical College, Kollam, is a government-owned medical college, initially established by ESIC and later taken over by the Government of Kerala in 2016.
GMC Kollam is considered among the top government medical colleges in Kerala, well-regarded for its infrastructure, 500-bed hospital, and growing academic reputation since its establishment.
GMC Kollam offers 110 MBBS seats annually as approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Yes, GMC Kollam offers BSc Nursing with an intake of 60 seats, along with a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT).
The NEET cutoff for GMC Kollam varies every year depending on exam difficulty, number of applicants, and category. Students can check the Kerala NEET UG cutoff ranks released after each counselling round.
Admission to MBBS at Government Medical College, Kollam is through NEET-UG. Candidates must qualify NEET, register for Kerala state counselling via CEE Kerala, and choose GMC Kollam during seat allotment.
The MBBS fees at GMC Kollam follow the Kerala Government fee structure for government medical colleges. Students can check the official CEE Kerala MBBS fee notification for the latest 2025 details.
